Greek Sculpture Question

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Greek Sculpture Question

How can education validate significant student learning in our Digital Era?
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Group A Response



  • learning needs to based on skills rather than facts, using software to generate learning
  • range of skills difference from 7-11
  • challenge that arises is time to develop skills How:
  • how do we accommodate changes in curriculum

  • move toward an era of creating
  • whilst curriculum is governed by outcomes....
  • technolgy is being used to drive interest in learning
  • what is the role of the teacher, students still engage with the teacher, in Joeys context, students are trained, it will be a cultural shift for students to initiate their own learning, comfortable with linear learning and processes
  • requires a change of student responsibility in and outside the classroom
  • teachers and students need to have a level of comfort and competence with the technology
  • incorporating the technolgy requires a shift in teacher resouces, teachers need time to create new resources, training of teachers
  • prioritise teacher training
  • assessment tasks require rich inquiry based questions, no bells and whistles, content rich research
  • prescriptive outlines provided for assessments are required for students to conduct their inquiry
  • student-student learning of technology
  • assessment task language, format and guidelines tweaked to allow best possible communication of ideas by students-from powerpoint to podcast- student choice
  • students learn to be effective communicators of their content
  • the more students move towards using technology the expectation of instant answers arises, it also provides teachers with the ability to monitor student progress
  • students need to evaluate their own learning, be reflective, peer evaluation
  • how can we change our curriculum - open up to students choice of HOW to approach their own learning of content - how can this accommodate sequencing of learning?
  • students can network knowledge through wiki spaces, eg put your response to question, read, respond to other students - will this suit all students?
  • excellent classroom management system - check who has completed work, discerning quality of work.
  • teacher- student relationship sets motivation and expectation for students
  • project based learning - sharing of content assists all students, however not all students are comfortable with it

Group B Response


  • Question on the shift of assessment? Is this the only way to assess in the new era or is it to compliment what we have already?

  • View this as an opportunity to provide another means for assessment: for those children who aren't as successful in the traditional approach.

  • If the HSC is the ultimate assessment, why waver from traditional approach? It needs to enhance their understanding and their ability to succeed in these ultimate examinations.

  • Scope to provide new means for assessment so long as there is enough guidance as to HOW to make this shift effectively.

  • Must have significant criteria developed for each medium used. There is some implementation of this in 3,4 unit HSC English?

  • Quality of the assessment needs to change to assess the entire process of education involved.

  • Must encourage students to leave comfort zones and try other mediums. Avoid pigeon-holing themselves into one specific medium that they are happy with. Maybe present different choices of medium for each assessment/project.

  • This must be regarded as a tool to enhance creativity. Doesn't have to lose the traditional rigour which is still regarded as important. eg/ Ribena

  • Will the technology detract from the enthusiasm and passion that defines an excellent teacher?

  • Students must be able to use the technology regardless of where teacher's passions lie. To avoid it prevents learning opportunity which is important in this age.

  • Teachers aren't as technologically savvy as students at this period in time. An opportunity to get students to use their understanding of technology to teach and learn from one another.

  • Implications of having a screen constantly in front of you? Power, neurologically, visually, socially? Even pastorally - manners, courtesy language etc. eg/ first video.

  • Must explore avenues where it is appropriate and understand that it isn't always the best choice.

  • Could be used as an instant portal if the need arises to access online material.

  • Is "no. of hits" considered validation? Sometimes the most inappropriate things receive the most attention.

  • Technology allows assessment for people who may understand but lack the literacy to express their understanding adequately.